Asst Dean Of Students for Student Conduct - Dean of Students Office

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JOB TITLE:   

Assistant Dean of Students for Student Conduct

JOB PURPOSE:

Serve as the institution’s lead student conduct officer and provide strategic leadership, oversight, and management for the university’s student conduct system. As the Dean of Students’ primary designee for student conduct, the Assistant Dean is responsible for ensuring that the student conduct process upholds institutional values of fairness, equity, and accountability while promoting student learning, development, and well-being.

This role supervises the Coordinator of Student Conduct and other designated staff, manages high-level and complex conduct cases, and leads the ongoing development of policies, procedures, and educational initiatives related to student behavior and community standards. The Assistant Dean serves as one of the Dean of Students’ primary designees in the division, representing the Dean and the institution in matters related to conduct, student behavior, and campus climate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for the student conduct program, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and university regulations and alignment with best practices in higher education.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate the Coordinator of Student Conduct and other staff supporting the conduct process.
• Oversee and adjudicate complex, high-level, and sensitive conduct cases, including those involving suspension or expulsion, Title IX, threats of violence, and other significant community impacts.
• Lead the ongoing review, revision, and implementation of the Student Code of Conduct, ensuring clarity, accessibility, and alignment with institutional mission and values.
• Provide consultation and serve as a university resource for faculty, staff, administrators, and students regarding student conduct, community standards, and related policies.
• Develop and implement training programs for hearing officers, process advisors, investigators, and other campus partners involved in the conduct process.
• Partner with campus stakeholders (e.g., Residence Life, UWPD, CARES, Counseling, faculty leadership) to support early intervention, restorative practices, and holistic approaches to student well-being and accountability. 
• Oversee and implement UW’s Restorative Justice practices, including campus-wide education, consultation with faculty and staff, development and implementation of restorative practices within the conduct process, and training for facilitators and participants. Ensure that restorative justice is integrated as a meaningful option for student accountability, conflict resolution, and community repair. 
• Co-advise the Fraternal Standards Board (FSB) in partnership with Fraternity and Sorority Life, representing the Dean of Students Office and ensuring the fair and equitable execution of the Student Code of Conduct in its work. Guide the FSB in developing